I think part of faith is believing in God and expecting good things are going to happen, one of the Savior’s names is: An High Priest of Good Things to Come. I first wondered if Littlewood’s method was round about, perhaps his reasoning articulated his faith? Then I recalled that Elder Bruce R. McConkie observed “As an abstract principle faith is nothing; it is of no more worth than an abstract principle of mathematics. But faith in the heart of a man—a living, vibrant faith—can raise the dead, create worlds, and save souls.”

Littlewood’s suggestion that an extraordinary thing can also be commonplace makes him sound so detached (& ridiculous); it’s important that we acknowledge God in all things, so that he can open our eyes to greater things.

I liked your post because it made some good connections for my last few months of reading; we need faith to recognize miracles in our lives as well as ask for them.